[Harumanbo] 'Siheomrim-gil,' a Trail Walked Only Half the Year

Fully Opened Last October
9.4 km Section from Iseungak to Siheomrim-gil Samgeori

Editor's NoteJeju Island has various forest trails. The Hallasan Dullegil is literally a path that circles around Hallasan Mountain. Along the way, you will find forest trees and grass, as well as rocks, oreums (volcanic cones), streams, and ranches. It not only offers beautiful scenery but also embodies the culture and history of Jeju. We introduce the Hallasan Dullegil, perfect for walking.

The Siheomrim Trail is Section 6 of the Hallasan Dullegil. It is a 9.4 km course from Iseungak to the Siheomrim Trail junction, taking about 3 hours.

The Siheomrim Trail is restricted during the forest fire prevention period from January 1 to May 15 and from November 1 to December 31. In other words, it is only open from May 16 to October 31, so be sure to check the dates carefully.

The Siheomrim Trail was fully opened last October. Some sections were previously part of the Subtropical and Tropical Forest Research Institute area, making it difficult for general visitors to access. However, it has been opened so that many people can enjoy the Hallasan natural trail.

Walking from Iseungak, you can see a unique tree phenomenon called yeonriji, where two trees grow as one. It is striking to see two different species of trees supporting each other in an ‘X’ shape.

On the Siheomrim Trail, you will encounter seed orchards of cedar and cypress trees. Seed orchards are arboretums created solely for seed production. After cutting for seed collection, branches sprout, resulting in cedar trees with multiple trunks. Since the cedars come from all over the country, signs such as ‘Busan’ and ‘Jeonnam’ are placed in front of them. The cypress seed orchard is also organized by the year the trees were planted.

As you walk through the cedar groves, you will reach the ‘Sky Path,’ a photo zone of the Siheomrim Trail. Take commemorative photos looking up at the blue sky through the cedars stretching toward the sky. Changing the angle will give you different views. This area is a clone preservation site created for breeding groups necessary for producing new varieties and improved seeds of forest trees and for use as future forest genetic resources. There are signs everywhere indicating ‘Restricted Area,’ as it is designated as a restricted zone to protect the Siheomrim and its research facilities. Remember that you cannot enter without permission.

Walking about an hour along the Sky Path leads to the Siheomrim Trail junction. The Siheomrim Trail ends here, but this point connects to the middle section of the Saryeoni Forest Trail. If you want to take public transportation down from Hallasan, you need to walk an additional 5.2 km along the Saryeoni Forest Trail (Bijarim-ro entrance) to catch a bus.

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